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FRYING NON-FROZEN FOOD
When referring to the following table, please bear in mind that the cooking times and temperatures are
approximate and must be adjusted according to the quantity of food and personal tastes.
Food
Max. quantity
Temperature
Time (minutes)
gr
lb
°C
°F
Fresh potato chips Half portion
800
1.8
170
340
1°Phase
8 - 10
2°Phase
1 - 2
Whole portion 1300
3
170
340
1°Phase 11 – 13
2°Phase
2-4
Fish
Sardines
600
1.3
140
280
10-12
Shrimps
600
1.3
140
280
8 - 10
Sole
500
1.1
140
280
6 - 8
Meat
Pork cutlets
500
1.1
160
320
8 - 9
Chicken cutlets
500
1.1
160
320
8 - 10
Meatballs
700
1.5
160
320
8 - 10
Vegetables Artichokes
400
0.9
150
300
15-17
Cauliflower
600
1.3
150
300
10-11
Mushrooms
500
1.1
150
300
8 - 10
Aubergines
200
0.4
150
300
9 - 11
Courgettes
500
1.1
150
300
13-15
FRYING FROZEN FOOD
Frozen foods are very cold. They therefore lower the temperature of the liquid used for cooking. For best
results, never exceed the maximum recommended quantity of food when frying. Frozen foods are often cove-
red with a layer of ice. This should be removed before cooking. Lower the basket into the oil very slowly to
prevent the oil from boiling over.
The cooking times are approximate and must be adjusted according to the initial temperature of the food
being fried and the temperatures indicated on the packaging of the food.
Food
Max. quantity (g)
Temperature (°C)
Time (minutes)
Precooked frozen chips
600
180
9 - 11
Potato croquettes
700
180
9 - 11
Fish
Fish fillets
500
180
7 - 8
Meat
Chicken cutlets (3)
300
180
5 – 6